Leica Zeno Connect and Leica Zeno Tools

Quick Start Tutorial

Table of Contents
1. Z ENO C ONNECT ............................................................................................... 3
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 3 Installation .............................................................................................................. 3 Starting Zeno Connect ............................................................................................. 4 Zeno Connect Interface ............................................................................................ 5 GNSS Settings ........................................................................................................ 7 1.5.1 Antenna tab ................................................................................................. 7 1.5.2 Configure a real-time source ......................................................................... 8 1.5.3 GNSS Status bar ........................................................................................ 17 1.5.4 Stream NMEA 0183 sentences .................................................................... 17 1.5.5 Use case: Stream NMEA sentences via Bluetooth to external devices (Zeno10/15 installation only) ............................................................................... 22 1.5.6 Connect to a GG02 plus.............................................................................. 24

2. Z ENO T OOLS ................................................................................................. 26

2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 26 2.2 Zeno Tools on Zeno 10/15...................................................................................... 27 2.2.1 Using the System Settings Manager ............................................................ 27 2.2.2 Using the GS05/06 Firmware Loader ........................................................... 29 2.2.3 Using the License Manager ......................................................................... 30 2.2.4 Using the Bluetooth app.............................................................................. 34 2.2.4.1 Connect an external Bluetooth device .................................................... 35 2.2.4.2 Using a Leica DISTO via Bluetooth using DISTO Transfer PPC software.. 38 2.3 Zeno Tools on CS25 .............................................................................................. 40

1. Zeno Connect
1.1 Introduction
Overview

Leica Zeno Connect is a utility for 3rd party applications and can be installed on a PC (e.g. CS25) or directly on the Zeno 10/15 device. What can you do with Zeno Connect? Configure Zeno GNSS receiver Stream NMEA to any 3rd party software Log Raw Data Zeno Connect can be used with Leica MobileMatriX

Please note, Zeno Connect can run on a several devices and OEMs.

1.2 Installation
Install Zeno Connect on Zeno 10/15

Step 1

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Action In Leica myWorld (myworld.leica-geosystems.com), you can download the latest Zeno Connect installer. You can find it in this location: my Downloads Software Zeno Connect Copy the Leica ZenoConnect.ARM.CAB onto the Zeno 10/15 in the Program Files folder and double click the file. The Leica ZenoConnect.ARM.CAB gets installed. To start Zeno Connect, double click the shortcut icon on the desktop.

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Install Zeno Connect on CS25

Step 1

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Action In Leica myWorld (myworld.leica-geosystems.com), you can download the latest Zeno Connect installer. You can find it in this location: my Downloads Software Zeno Connect Copy the Leica ZenoConnect.EXE onto the PC in the Program Files folder and double click the file. The Leica ZenoConnect.EXE gets installed. To start Zeno Connect, double click the shortcut icon on the desktop.

1.3 Starting Zeno Connect

Start Zeno Connect on CS10/CS15

Step 1

Action Start Zeno Connect on your Zeno 10/15 by taping Start > Programs > Zeno Connect. Zeno Connect can also be started by taping the Zeno Connect icon on the desktop.

Start Zeno Connect on CS25

Step 1

Action Start Zeno Connect on your CS25 by taping Start > All Programs > Leica Geosystems > Zeno Connect. Zeno Connect can also be started by tapping the Zeno Connect icon on the desktop.

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1.4 Zeno Connect Interface

Overview

In Zeno Connect, you can choose between internal GNSS cap and external GG02 plus Smart Antenna (on a Zeno controller), configure a real-time source, connect/disconnect to a real-time source, log GNSS raw observations, stream NMEA (on internal or external port), and show/hide the GNSS Status bar.

Activate

After Activate, the app connects to the GNSS device and starts tracking satellites and streams NMEA to the defined COM port (either internal or external).

Connect RTK

If you want to connect to any configured real-time source (Beacon, Ntrip, SBAS, ) you have to press connect. Disabled if no antenna is active.

Disconnect RTK

If you want to disconnect from the RTK source, press disconnect. Disabled if no connection is active.

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Log Raw Observation

Starts Raw Data Logging. It can be used to setup a Zeno as reference station or as a simple way to measure points for later post-processing. Just enter a point name and tap Occupy to start the raw observation logging and tap Stop as soon as youve finished. The raw observations are stored in Leica mdb format (m00) and can be used for post-processing in Zeno Office or Leica Geo Office. Disabled if no antenna is active.

Show/Hide Status Bar

Toggle button to display and hide the GNSS Status bar.

Settings

To choose another antenna, change NMEA streaming, configure a new Real-time source, change the Sky View slider or view the NMEA messages, please tap settings.

About

The About dialog contains version information, antenna type and configuration and the copyright information.

Exit

To close the app, please press Exit. Zeno 10/15 only: Once Zeno Connect is closed, the app still streams NMEA messages on the defined port. After a restart of Zeno 10/15, you have to activate the selected antenna again to get NMEA messages streamed.

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1.5 GNSS Settings

1.5.1 Antenna tab

Select GNSS device

Select GNSS Device: Internal GS05/GS06 GNSS Cap (CS10/CS15 installation only) GG02 plus GNSS/GIS Smart Antenna GNSS device streaming NMEA data

Sky View

Only visible when GS05/GS06 GNSS Cap is selected. The Sky View slider is used to enhance the GNSS data collection process depending on the survey area. The user can define a sky view setting, e.g. open sky or local obstructions. Zeno Field sets the GNSS settings to achieve the best position accuracy in areas with open sky and for maximum position availability in areas with local obstructions. Depending on the GS05/06 sensor type, the sky view settings like cut off angle and channel configuration are set. The available GS05/06 sensor types are: GPS + GLONASS GPS only Local obstructions Middle Open Sky 8 GPS 10 GPS 13 GPS 6 GLONASS 3 GLONASS 0 GLONASS 0 SBAS 1 SBAS 1 SBAS Cut off: 5 Cut off: 10 Cut off: 12

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1.5.2 Configure a real-time source

Configure a real-time source

There are different ways the user can receive corrections for real time survey: Internet Dial-up Beacon (Radio)

Internet Connections setup

Step 1 2 3

Action Tap the button. Tap the Menu drop down and tap Settings or tap the button. Tap the new profile button to start the New RTK Profile wizard.

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Enter the profile name and description to save the connection setup for later use. Select Internet as connection type and then tap next twice.

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Select the internet connection to be used. Choose a new internet connection. This can be the internal modem or a wireless modem, e.g. Bluetooth mobile phone. Continue with 8 Choose an existing active connection. This can be WIFI, LAN or any other existing Internet connection. Continue with section RTK server

Choose between internal or external modem (mobile

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phone).

9a 9b

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In case of the internal modem continue with 9a, using an external modem continue with 9b. Enter the PIN code for the SIM card and tap next. Continue with point 13. Ensure that your mobile phone is switched on, Bluetooth is enabled, and the device is ready to be found. Tap Search to search for a mobile device. All Bluetooth phones found will be listed. Select your phone and tap Next.

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Provide any passkey, e.g. 123 and tap the next button.

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Confirm the passkey in the mobile device.

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A message will show you that your connection was successful. Tap Next. Select the type of internet connection you want to use. You have the choice between GPRS/CDMA and dial-up CSD. See below: Error! Reference source not found. or Error! Reference source not found..

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GPRS / CDMA Connections setup

Step 1

Action Select the GPRS/CDMA internet connection option and tap Next.

Depending on your mobile phone, it can be necessary to confirm the connection on the phone. Adding your device to the known device list on your phone will prevent this in most cases. Enter the APN of your internet service provider, for example gprs.swisscom.ch. Tap Next.

Enter your user ID and password for your internet connection. Tap Next.

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Continue with section RTK server

Dial-up (CSD) Internet Connection

Step 1

Action Select Using dial-up (CSD) Internet connection and tap Next.

Provide a name to save the dial up station information for later use. Enter the internet provider phone number and type of protocol used for connection and tap next. The dial-up station details can be obtained from your RTK service provider. You can also edit or delete an existing dial-up station. Enter the User ID and Password for your dial-up internet connection and tap Next.

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Continue with section RTK server

RTK server

Step 1

Action Select an existing RTK Server on the list if available or create a new Server by tapping the new button.

Enter the RTK server details. Check the NTRIP check box if you would like to use NTRIP. Tap Next.

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The sever details can be obtained from your RTK service provider. You can also edit or delete an existing RTK server configuration. Highlight the new created server and tap Next.

Either select the mountpoint from a list or enter it manually. In most cases, the first option will be the preferred setting. Tap Next. a. Choose the desired mountpoint from the list. Tap next. b. Manually type in the name of the mountpoint and tap Next. Select the RTK data format for the RTK server based on the required configuration from your RTK service provider. Tap Next. Select an antenna type for the reference antenna. This information can be obtained from the correction network provider.

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Most correction networks or reference stations are configured to eliminate antenna offsets. In these cases, the ADVNULLANTENNA can be selected. 6 The connection status dialog appears checking all required parts of the configuration. Tap Finish after a successful connection test. Tap Back to correct any mistakes in your configuration.

Tip: For highest position accuracy it is recommended to use GG02 plus Smart Antenna.

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1.5.3 GNSS Status bar

Overview

If showing the GNSS Status bar, the GNSS Status bar is always in foreground of any application. Depending on the application, some buttons may not be readable anymore. If this is case, you have to hide the GNSS Status bar.
GS05/06 GS05/06 and AS05

GGG02 plus Position Position Raw data Estimated No. satellites accuracy logging postin solution status on/off processed G: GPS accuracy R: GLONASS RTK status Antenna status Memory status Battery status

Navigated solution Code solution Phase fix solution

Internet Dial up Radio/Beacon SBAS

1.5.4 Stream NMEA 0183 sentences

Overview

Zeno Connect supports a number of protocols for communicating with GPS receivers. One of them is the NMEA 0183 version 2.0 standard protocol defined by the National Marine Electronics Association. The NMEA 0183 standard definition is available from http://www.nmea.org.

NMEA 0183 standard

The NMEA 0183 standard defines sentences that are used to transmit data. These sentences consist of printable ASCII text (plus carriage return and line feed). Each sentence consists of the following data sequence: A $ always starts an NMEA 0183 sentence. A two-letter talker IDfor example, GP for global positioning system receiver.

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A three-letter sentence IDfor example, GGA. Several data fields separated by commas. An optional checksum to terminate the sentence and a carriage return or line feed. The NMEA 0183 standard allows individual manufacturers to define proprietary sentence formats. These sentences start with $P, then a 3-letter manufacturer ID, followed by data from the manufacturer that follows the general format of the standard sentences. A sample NMEA 0183 sentence for the GPS fix data might be as follows: $GPGGA,121505,4807.038,N,01131.324,E,1,08,0.9,133.4,M,46.9,M, , *42 Entry $GPGGA 121505 4807.038,N 01131.324,E Description Is the NMEA 0183 sentence ID for the GPS fix data. Is the fix taken at 12:15:05 UTC. Is latitude 48 07.038' N. Is longitude 11 31.324' E. The fix quality can have a value between 0 and 3, defined as follows: 0 = no fix 1 = GPS or standard positioning service (SPS) fix 2 = DGPS fix 3 = Precise positioning service (PPS) fix Is the number of satellites being tracked. Is the horizontal dilution of position (HDOP). Is the altitude, in meters, above mean sea level. Is the height of the geoid (mean sea level) above the WGS84 ellipsoid. Is the time in seconds since the last DGPS update. Is the DGPS station ID number. Is the checksum field.

08 0.9 133.4,M 46.9,M (empty field) (empty field) *42

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NMEA 0183 version 3.0

The NMEA 0183 version 3.0 standard adds the following additional values for the $GPGGA fix quality, which Zeno Field recognizes: 4 = Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) fixed solution 5 = Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) float solution 6 = Estimated dead reckoning 7 = Manual input mode 8 = Simulation mode

Zeno Connect streams

Zeno Connect streams the following NMEA 0183 version 2.0 or higher sentences: Sentence $GPGGA $GPGLL $GPGSA $GPGSV $GPRMC Description GPS fix data Geographic position, latitude and longitude GPS Dilution of Precision (DOP) and active satellites GPS satellites in view Recommend minimum specific GPS/TRANSIT data

On a CS10/CS15 device: In Zeno Connect you can also define the output interval (1 sec, 2 sec, 5 sec and 10 sec) as well as the Output Port (COM9, COM1, rd or any Bluetooth port). When defining COM9, a 3 party application installed on the Zeno 10/15 can use NMEA messages. When using COM1, NMEA is streamed out via Serial or Lemo port to another PC, such as a TabletPC. Then another application, like Leica MobileMatriX, can use these messages to get positions from the Zeno 10/15. This NMEA output can also be done via a Bluetooth port. In Data View, you can see the streamed NMEA messages. On a CS 25: For streaming NMEA data via Zeno Connect to a 3rd party application or MobileMatriX on the same device, you have to select port 66 (or the next free port if port 66 is already used on the device). For streaming NMEA data via Zeno Connect to a 3rd party

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application or MobileMatriX from one device to another, all output ports which are listed can be used.

On a Zeno device: Please note, it is recommended to use the Lemo connector module, when streaming NMEA data to another PC. The recommended cable are: GEV218: Lemo to USB GEV162: Lemo to 9 pin RS232 serial

Configure NMEA output

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Action Start Zeno Connect on your device. Tap the Menu drop down and tap Settings or tap the button. Change to the NMEA tab. Define the interval, in which the NMEA messages should be streamed out. Tip: For best performance we recommend the default settings. The required messages depend on the application, which will use the NMEA stream. You can stream NMEA sentences to multiple ports at the same time

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Activate the desired output port(s) by checking the check box. Tip Zeno 10/15: COM9 is an internal port. This port is used to stream NMEA messages to any application installed on the Zeno 10/15, e.g. Zeno Field. COM1 is the physical RS232 or Lemo port, dependent on which connector module your Zeno has COMx (Bluetooth) is a predefined Bluetooth port. This port can be used to stream NMEA e.g. to a Tablet PC as described in chapter 1.5.5 Tip CS 25: COM66 is an internal port. This port is used to stream NMEA messages to any application installed on the same device, e.g. MobileMatriX. Important: For streaming NMEA data via Zeno Connect to Mobile MatriX on the same device, you have to select port 66 (or the next free port if port 66 is already used on the device). Tap on the desired port to highlight it. This enables the COM Port Settings button . Tap on it. Define the required COM port settings like baud rate, parity, etc. and tap OK. Tap OK to close the GNSS Settings dialog. Tap Activate GPS. The NMEA sentences get streamed. Tap Connect RTK to connect to a real time source and to stream high accurate positions (optional).

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1.5.5 Use case: Stream NMEA sentences via Bluetooth to external devices (Zeno10/15 installation only)

Stream NMEA sentences via Bluetooth

Step 1

Action The Bluetooth Manager in Zeno Tools includes a preconfigured serial port to stream data. This is COM0. To review the port settings, tap in Bluetooth Manager and open the serial port properties. Configure your Zeno for NMEA output as described in chapter 1.5.4 Now you are already able to connect from your external device (e.g. Tablet PC or PC) to this NMEA stream from your Zeno. Tip: The following steps can vary depending on the used Bluetooth stack. For details please refer to the Bluetooth stack user guide. Search for Bluetooth devices in range. Your Zeno will be found and the device name gets shown, e.g. CS10 and the serial number. Pair the two devices using the passkey 0000. You will need to confirm the passkey on your Zeno.

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Search for the available services.

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Connect to the serial Bluetooth port.

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A COM port will be shown to which your device has connected to the Zeno. Now you are able to connect to this COM port from any application. You can use the Zeno e.g. as a GNSS sensor to work in Leica MobileMatriX, or just connect to the port in a terminal program to view the incoming NMEA sentences.

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1.5.6 Connect to a GG02 plus

Connect to a GG02 plus

Step 1

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Action Select GG02 plus GNSS Smart Antenna as GNSS Device in the GNSS Settings (on Zeno 10/15 device installation only) Switch on your GG02 plus. Connect it with a cable if you dont want to use Bluetooth (optional). Tap Activate The following dialogue displays all antennas in range. If your antenna is connected via cable switch to the cable tab.

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Select your antenna. It will be automatically paired and connected. A message will tell you that the connection was successful.

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The connection of the antenna must be done only once at the first time or when switching the antenna. The antenna will be used as default device when activating GPS the next time. For switching from one Smart Antenna to another just make sure that the previous connected antenna is off. Switch on the new Smart Antenna and activate GPS. The search dialogue for selecting the new antenna will appear.

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2. Zeno Tools
2.1 Introduction
Overview

Zeno Tools consists of several apps for configuring Zeno 10/15 or GG02 plus. Depending on the installation on a Zeno or on the PC (e.g. CS25), following apps can be used: Zeno Tools on Zeno 10/15: Bluetooth Manager to connect external Bluetooth devices such as laser rangefinder Change the System Settings, e.g. font size Add new license keys (such as a new maintenance key, Glonass key for the GS05/06, etc.) Upload a new firmware for the GS05/06 caps Zeno Tools on the CS25: Upload a new firmware for the GG02 plus This chapter is divided into two parts. Part one describes Zeno Tools installed on a Zeno 10/15, part two explains Zeno Tools installed on a CS25.

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2.2 Zeno Tools on Zeno 10/15

2.2.1 Using the System Settings Manager

Overview

In the System Settings Manager, you can change the Font Sizes, Reset the GS05/06 cap to factory defaults (the reset deletes the almanac and re-initializes the cap), and define the USB speed.

Change the System Font Size

This tool is used to set the system font size for the Zeno handheld device. The available font sizes are small, medium, large, and Zeno optimized fonts. Please note, that using larger font sizes will also resize dialog boxes. Some dialogs will not be fully visible anymore. Step 1 Action Start System Settings Manager on your Zeno 10/15 by taping Start > Programs > Zeno Tools > System Settings Manager. Select preferred text size. Tap OK. A dialog box will ask you to restart the system. Tap yes and the system will restart with the new text size settings.

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Change the USB Settings

Here the USB speed can be changed from USB Full Speed to the faster USB High Speed setting. This setting is required, because some computers dont support USB High Speed. Step 1 Action Start System Settings Manager on your Zeno 10/15 by taping Start > Programs > Zeno Tools > System Settings Manager. Change to the USB Settings tab. Select the preferred USB speed. Tap OK. A dialog box will ask you to restart the system. Tap yes and the system will restart with the new USB speed setting.

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Reset GS05/06 GNSS Cap

The reset function for the GS 05/06 resets it to factory default. This means, e.g. the almanac gets deleted. This can be helpful for faster position acquisition after the Zeno device was moved a long distance. Step 1 Action Start System Settings Manager on your Zeno 10/15 by taping Start > Programs > Zeno Tools > System Settings Manager. Change to the Reset tab. Tap the Reset button. Tap OK to close the System Settings dialog.

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2.2.2 Using the GS05/06 Firmware Loader Overview

In the Firmware Loader app, you can browse for a new firmware for the GS05/06 and upload it to the cap. Always ensure that you have enough battery power during the firmware upload. To upload a new firmware, a valid CCP key may be required. Prior to browse and upload, the new firmware needs to be copied onto the Zeno.

Load Firmware step-by-step

Step 1 2

Action Download the most recent GS05/06 firmware file from https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com. Copy the GS05/06 firmware file onto a folder on the Zeno handheld device, SD card, Leica Compact Flash card or USB stick (via ActiveSync or mobile Device Center, USB memory stick or SD Card). Start GS05/06 Firmware Loader on your Zeno 10/15 by taping Start > Programs > Zeno Tools > GS05/06 Firmware Loader. Tap the folder icon on the load firmware dialog, browse to the directory into which youve copied the GS firmware file, select it and start the upload.

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2.2.3 Using the License Manager

Overview

In the Licenses Manager, you can edit licenses for: Zeno Field: Zeno Field license, Zeno GIS key, CCP keys Zeno Connect: Zeno Connect license, Zeno GIS key, CCP keys GS05/06: GPS+Glonass licenses to GS05/06 GG02 plus: Glonass Option All Zeno devices are shipped with pre-installed licenses keys. Additionally, you receive the keys in printed form. In some cases it is necessary to register new license keys e.g. if the key for a CCP license has expired.

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How to register a license for Zeno Field

Step 1 2

Action Start License Manager on your Zeno 10/15 by taping Start > Programs > Zeno Tools > License Manager Enter you license keys in the according fields in the tabs. Alternatively tap Browse and browse for you license file. This will fill in all included keys automatically. These are: Zeno GIS Key: Enables the CS10/15 controller for Zeno Field Zeno Field Key: License for Zeno Field Zeno Connect Key: License for Zeno Connect CCP Key: Maintenance key for Zeno Field

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How to register a license for Zeno Connect

Step 1 2

Action Start License Manager on your Zeno 10/15 by taping Start > Programs > Zeno Tools > License Manager Enter you license keys in the according fields in the Zeno Connect tab. Alternatively tap Browse and browse for you license file. This will fill in all included keys automatically. These are: Zeno GIS Key: Enables the CS 10/15 controller for Zeno Connect Zeno Connect Key: License for Zeno Connect CCP Key: Maintenance key for Zeno Connect

Licenses for the Zeno GNSS Cap GS05/06

There are two types of licenses for the GNSS cap, which the user can request when purchasing the product: a. GPS only b. GPS and GLONASS Step 1 2 Action Start License Manager on your Zeno 10/15 by taping Start > Programs > Zeno Tools > License Manager Change to the GS05/06 tab and enter your license keys in the according fields. Alternatively tap Browse and browse for you license file. This will fill in all included keys automatically.

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Glonass Option for GG02 plus Smart Antenna

In License Manager you also can add a Glonass option for GG02 plus. Step 1 Action Start License Manager on your Zeno 10/15 by taping Start > Programs > Zeno Tools > License Manager or tab the Bluetooth icon in the task bar Change to the GG02 plus tab and enter your Glonass key in the according field. Alternatively tap Browse and browse for you license file. This will fill in all included keys automatically.

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2.2.4 Using the Bluetooth app

Overview

The Bluetooth app is used to configure Bluetooth connections to external Bluetooth devices. This can be a laser rangefinder, which can be used in Zeno Field or a PC to which NMEA should be streamed wireless. The Bluetooth Manager configures the Bluetooth connection and all required ports and services. The actual Bluetooth connection gets established automatically, as soon as an application like Zeno Field opens the according COM port.

Bluetooth user interface

Icon

Function Show Bluetooth devices in range.

Search for Bluetooth devices in range. Stop search for Bluetooth devices in range. Registered devices devices which where connected in the past are shown here. Local services used to provide services to remote devices, e.g. serial port to stream NMEA to a PC. Properties

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2.2.4.1 Connect an external Bluetooth device

Connect an external Bluetooth device

Step 1 2

Action Start the Bluetooth app on your Zeno 10/15 by taping Start > Programs > Zeno Tools > Bluetooth Manager to search for Bluetooth devices in the Tap Search range. After search, new devices are found.

Tip: Please ensure, that the Bluetooth on the device is turned on and ready to be found. Tap on the new device to be used and click open in the context menu. The services of the device are shown

Tap on Pair to pair the device. Tip: If pairing is required or not depends on the device. Please refer to the user guide of your Bluetooth device if pairing is required or not. There you should also find the passkey to be used. In this case, tap the serial port service and tap Connect in the context menu.

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Select the COM port to be assigned to the device. In this case: COM4

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Tap OK. Now the device and the Zeno are connected. If you click on Registered devices , you can see all connections to devices including the COM port details.

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Now you can close the Bluetooth Manager and go to Zeno Field. In Zeno Field, open the Rangefinder Preferences. Select the according protocol and COM port to which your device is connected. The device name is written behind the COM port number.

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Now you can work with the connected device.

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2.2.4.2 Using a Leica DISTO via Bluetooth using DISTO Transfer PPC software

Overview

A very convenient way to use a Bluetooth enabled Leica DISTO is to use Leica Transfer PPC. You can download it from the Leica myWorld website.

Install DISTO Transfer PPC on your Zeno

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Action Copy the SetupDistoPPC.exe on a PC. You can obtain it e.g. from the Leica myWorld website. Connect your Zeno to the PC using ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device center. Run the SetupDistoPPC.exe on the PC. Select your language and click OK. The DISTO transfer PPC Setup wizard starts. Click I agree to accept the license agreement. The installation starts. Click Yes to install DISTO transfer PPC in the standard application path on your Zeno.

Connect a DISTO the first time to DISTO Transfer PPC

Step 1

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Action Switch your DISTO on and ensure, that Bluetooth is enabled. Tip: Pressing the Bluetooth key will switch Bluetooth on and off. Start DISTO transfer on your Zeno taping Start > Programs > DISTO transfer. Select the desired language and tap OK. A dialog appears showing all active DISTO in range. Select your DISTO and tap OK.

Tip: The next time, DISTO transfer PPC will connect to your DISTO automatically.

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Use DISTO Transfer PPC to transfer values to Zeno Field

The DISTO Transfer PPC can be used to transfer values to Zeno Field or any other application. Step 1 Action Switch your DISTO on and ensure, that Bluetooth is enabled. Tip: Pressing the Bluetooth key will switch Bluetooth on and off. Start DISTO transfer on your Zeno taping Start > Programs > DISTO transfer. Leica DISTO transfer starts and connects to your DISTO automatically. It is recommended to use following settings:

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Click into the field into which the DISTO measurement should be entered. Tip: Youre able to send a measured value to any editable field of any application. In Zeno Field this can be either the distance field in the offset point dialog, or an attribute field, e.g. the depth of a manhole. Take a distance measurement with the DISTO. Press the Bluetooth key on the DISTO to transfer the value to the selected edit field.

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2.3 Zeno Tools on CS25

Overview

With Zeno Tools installed on the CS25 you are able to upload new firmware on the GG02 plus. Please note that firmware uploads are only possible with a cable.

How to upload firmware for GG02 plus?

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Action Connect your GG02 plus to your PC by using the GEV162 cable. Start the Firmware Loader Tool on your CS25 by taping Start > All Programs > Leica Zeno Tools > Firmware Loader GG02 plus Switch on GG02 plus. Click the COM Port drop-down arrow to select the serial port on your CS25 which is connected with your GG02 plus. Browse for the new GG02 plus firmware. Check the version number of the new firmware and be sure that its higher than your current version. Click Upload to start the firmware update. Click Close when the upload is done.

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